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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Summer Olympics Soccer Silver Medal, 1984. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
Diameter: 30mm; Weight: 14.65 gms. By S. Dali. For the Summer Olympics (XXIII Olympiad) in Los Angeles. Obverse: Highly stylized footballer running left, kicking ball toward the outstretched hands of a goalkeeper; Reverse: USA and Olympic rings within wreath. Edge: ©. Highly mirrored devices, with pleasing matte surfaces, creating an enchanting reverse proof cameo profile.
Diameter: 30mm; Weight: 14.65 gms. By S. Dali. For the Summer Olympics (XXIII Olympiad) in Los Angeles. Obverse: Highly stylized footballer running left, kicking ball toward the outstretched hands of a goalkeeper; Reverse: USA and Olympic rings within wreath. Edge: ©. Highly mirrored devices, with pleasing matte surfaces, creating an enchanting reverse proof cameo profile.
Designed by famed Spanish sculptor and painter Salvador Dalí and commissioned by the 1984 Summer Olympics committee, this rather abstract piece is part of a series of 11 featuring participants in different aspects of the games. An interesting mix of art and sport by one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.
Estimate: $60 - $100